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Rick Edmonds
LA Senate District 6
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 27Education 21Criminal Justice & Policing 12Transportation & Infrastructure 12Healthcare 10Labor & Employment 8Environment & Energy 6Social Services & Welfare 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Other 4Technology & Privacy 4Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 3Foreign Policy & Trade 3Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 2Economy & Taxes 2Gun Policy 2Immigration 2Housing 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 6 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 6
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 66
Louisiana |
Republican | — | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1204 — JUVENILES: Provides relative to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 540 — ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for disclosures required in certain digital political communications | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 9 — STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 9 — STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 429 — CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 481 — PUBLIC PRINTING: Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1050 — MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Modifies provisions relative to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1231 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1244 — MTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY: Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 115 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tangipahoa Parish Fair Day at the state capitol | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 591 — INSURANCE: Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 81 — SCHOOLS/ENROLLMENT: Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a study of options for public school systems facing declining… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 867 — LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides for an appointed chief of police in the town of Fordoche | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 177 — COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Excludes court reporters from the two-year waiting period for rehiring relative to termination of public service… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 116 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lane "Frenchie" Boudreaux for extraordinary heroism and self-sacrifice during the Vietnam War | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 45 — RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 227 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — HEALTH CARE: Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1057 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for an application to vote absentee by mail made by a member of the United States Service | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 459 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1186 — BUILDING CODES: Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code and inspector licensing | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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SB 307
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 143
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LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX)
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SB 260
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LIABILITY: Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig)
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SR 162
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Veterans Hockey on winning the 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championships.
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SCR 83
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director of the Louisiana Department of Health.
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SB 304
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COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SR 129
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums on the occasion of her passing.
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SB 485
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TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26)
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SB 444
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EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by the city of St. George. (gov sig)
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SCR 65
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SCHOOLS: Creates the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force to study and make recommendations on a statewide plan for advising students on career and…
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